Crossfields Institute Level 7 Diploma in Sports Nutrition: IOPN Accredited

Qualification title

QRN

Summary

This qualification is designed for those who would like to understand the theoretical domains that encompass the field of sport and exercise nutrition and apply this knowledge practically with individual athletes, team sports and recreational clients.

Key features

This qualification consists of four mandatory modules, which collectively consist of 18 units:

Module 1: Human Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism is focused on providing a comprehensive overview of the theory of the relevant topics within exercise physiology, exercise metabolism and human nutrition and their practical application to working nutritionally with recreational and professional athletes and team sports in practice.
Module 2: Digestion and Intestinal Absorption & Macronutrients provides learners with an overview of the science of the gastrointestinal system as well as the metabolic and nutritional roles of macronutrients in the context of different types of exercise. With this theoretical understanding, the module aims to provide learners with opportunities to apply these learnings nutritionally, to maintain or restore health and improve an exercising individual's sports performance.
Module 3: Micronutrients and Supplementation aims to give learners a thorough understanding of fluid requirements for exercising individuals and team sports, the significance of micronutrients in health and performance, and an evidence-based overview of dietary supplements for athletes. Furthermore, learners will learn how to assess an athlete’s micronutrient status, appraise dietary supplement research, and conduct a needs analysis of dietary supplement requirements.
Module 4: Advanced Sports Nutrition aims to provide learners with an overview of contemporary topics in sports nutrition, such as immune health and the athlete, the function of nutrition in modulating training adaptation, weight management strategies, implementing behaviour change techniques in practise, and personalising nutrition for different demographics, scenarios, and sporting events.

Entry requirements

To study for this qualification, learners need to demonstrate to the centre that they have completed a university degree in a life science subject (i.e., biology, physiology) or specific to sport or nutrition (i.e., sports science, strength & conditioning, nutrition, sports nutrition, dietetics etc.). Learners with degrees in psychology and education are also eligible. Alternatively, professionals with accredited certifications (i.e., personal training, nutrition coaching) plus a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience (i.e., as a personal trainer, strength & conditioning coach, or nutritionist) will be accepted.

In addition, all applicants must satisfy an IELTS 6.5 level (CEFR: C1) of English comprehension. Alternatively, if applicants can demonstrate that they have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in English in the last five years, then this will also be accepted as having met the standard without demonstrating IELTS certification.

Guided learning hours

320

Total qualification time

960

Credits

Study method

Online part time

How long does it take?

12-18 months part-time

Assessment

Portfolio of evidence

Qualification specification

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Students

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Organisations

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2022/23 Registration fee for organisations

£445 per learner